The Hardraw Scaur Brass Band Festival. Shirland Welfare band leader. Organised by the Yorkshire and Humberside Brass Band Association, the competition is Britain's second oldest outdoor contest and takes place annually in Hardraw Scar in Wensleydale, North Yorkshire, England, UK. The area, a natural amphitheatre, attracts bands from all over the North of England and is a popular event amongst players and audiences alike.